Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 Turns Out Better Than Expected

Call of Duty has not appeared on a Nintendo console since 2013, when Ghosts launched on Wii U. Fast shooters with large maps and crowded firefights are demanding to fit onto Nintendo hardware, so skepticism about Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2 has been widespread. Many fans expected a stripped-down version that would be hard to recommend.

A hands-on report from a team that played the campaign on Switch 2 suggests those fears may be overblown. The reviewers said performance surprised them, which matters for anyone asking whether the game is playable on the handheld at all, not just whether it is a novelty.

The report has clear limits. It focused on the single-player campaign, and multiplayer, where most Call of Duty players spend their time, remains an open question. A single session also cannot tell us how the game holds up over long play sessions or during the most chaotic action.

Still, a playable campaign is a meaningful result for a franchise that has rarely shown up on Nintendo platforms. It suggests Switch 2 can run a modern shooter at a level that will satisfy at least some players. As more coverage arrives, the details on multiplayer and stability will determine how well the port holds up.